Alexandra B.

James
1420 Kirby Dr. (562) 640-1341
La Habra, CA 90631 ajames14@apu.edu

PROFESSIONAL GOALS
Passionate, creative and organized student teacher looking forward to collaborating, creating and
communicating with my mentor teacher, principal and school. I am seeking an environment
where I can hone my skills, form relationships with my colleagues and students, and create a
warm and welcoming learning environment for all.

SKILLS
• CPR Certified • Youth Leadership • Microsoft Office
• Google Docs & Slides • Dell & Mac

EXPERIENCE
Discovery Depot Child Care Center – Yorba Linda, CA May 2019 – June 2022
Preschool Teacher
• Create and implement appropriate academic, art, music and behavioral curriculum
• Collaborate and communicate with office staff on situations that arise
• Build relationships and form partnerships with guardians and coworkers
• Create and submit weekly bulletins and lesson plans to the director and guardians
• Relay student behavior and progress through progress reports and daily notes
• Assist with toileting, handwashing along with mealtime and naptime prep
• Sanitize and organize surroundings to provide a safe and sterile environment
• Create seasonal and event décor for classroom
Whittier Montessori - Whittier, CA December 2018 – April 2019
Assistant Preschool Teacher
• Review material with students provided by lead teacher
• Assist with toileting, handwashing along with mealtime and naptime prep
• Sanitize and organize surroundings to provide a safe and sterile environment
• Inform guardians of student behavior and progress
• Collaborate and communicate with lead teachers and assistant preschool teachers
• Find, create and help students with crafts and decorations

West Covina Christian School – West Covina, CA October 2018 – December 2018
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Substitute Teacher – Preschool – 8 Grade
• Diligently and concisely administer classroom curriculum provided by teacher
• Motivate, counsel and supervise students on assignments
• Record and provide detailed account of day’s events on teacher letter
• Collaborate and communicate with teacher and administration

Alite Staffing Inc. – Garden Grove, CA June 2018 – August 2018

Infant – Preschool Teacher Aide (Montessori, Boys and Girls Club)
• Assist with toileting, handwashing and mealtimes; sanitize/organize environment
 • Work with and supervise infants, toddlers and preschoolers
• Collaborate and communicate with teacher and supervisor

Placentia Library District – Placentia, CA June 2017 – December 2017

Adult Literacy Tutor/Intern
• Develop curriculum for reading, writing, listening, comprehension and speaking
skills
• Develop individualized lesson plans for each student; instill confidence
• Collaborate and inform supervisors on student progress
• Record detailed notes on student progress in portfolios
• Catalogue literacy material based on themes

EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine June 2018
B.A. Psychology and Social Behavior Cumulative GPA: 3.89
B.A. Education Sciences
Honors: Dean’s Honors List (3 years), Phi Beta Kappa member, Magna Cum Laude -
Education Sciences & PSB

Azusa Pacific University – Orange County Current

MAEd in Learning and Technology Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential